Abuja: An entrepreneur, Ebenezer Akarah, says Nigeria’s untapped charcoal industry holds key to powering the economy and lifting the citizens out of poverty. Akarah in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), underscored the importance of t…

Abakaliki: The National Association of Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) has announced that Nigeria is targeting to contribute at least 12 percent of global rubber production. The statement was made by Mr. Pe…

Abuja: The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has encouraged Nigerians to utilize the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as a means to demand greater accountability and transparency from government institutions. The call was made by CTA’s Executive…

Lagos: Wema Bank Plc has completed its N150 billion Rights Issue, securing approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank made this known in a statement on Thursday, emphasizing the successf…

Lagos: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced that banking and fintech services have topped the list of consumer complaints in Nigeria from March to August. The Commission reported that it successfully recover…

Abuja: The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s upstream oil sector is experiencing a significant turnaround. It said crude oil losses from theft and metering issues had fallen to their lowest levels in nearly 1…

Abuja: Africa’s transition states will require an annual financial injection of $210 billion to achieve a sustainable and structural economic transformation, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director-General of the N…

Abuja: Oilserv Nigeria Ltd. has urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Africa to capitalize on the continent’s opportunities, particularly in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector. The Group Chief Executive Officer…

Abuja: The All Progressives Congress Climate Change Network (ACCN) has urged the ruling party to establish a clear, concise, sector-specific climate action plan to bolster Nigeria’s response to the global climate crisis. Dr Greg Odogwu, National Coord…

Sokoto: NTA Sokoto marks its 50th anniversary with a reunion event, celebrating its legacy and contributions to Nigerian television. A statement issued by Dr. Danladi Bako, a member of the Organising Committee, highlighted tributes paid by veteran bro…